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SCHUBERT -- Edwina Maes Schubert, 84, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007 in Albuquerque after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on December 19, 1922, the 3rd of nine children of Jose Delfino and Efren Maes, and grew up on the family ranch in Maes, New Mexico. In 1946, she married Alfred Schubert, Jr. to whom she was married for over 60 years. After World War II, Alfred and Edwina settled in Albuquerque and raised five children. Her husband Alfred died in December 2006. Edwina was predeceased by her parents; and two brothers, Frank and Gilbert Maes. A long-time volunteer at Our Lady of Fatima Church, she was a woman of deep faith and compassion. Always cheerful, she made a lasting impression on every life she touched. She is survived by her daughter and long-time caregiver, Phyllis Schubert and friend, John Casey of Albuquerque; daughter, Anita Schubert Brown and husband, Richard of Sunnyvale, CA; and sons, Joseph Schubert of San Francisco; Alfred Schubert III and wife, Kristin of Granite Bay, CA; and Frank Schubert and friend Greg Fedro of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren, Kevin Brownstein, Matthew Brown, Veronica Schubert, Kyle Schubert and Eddie Schubert; six siblings, Margaret Collins, J. Delfino Maes, Jr., Carlos Maes, Antonio Maes, Leo Maes and wife, Annette, Mike Maes and wife, Gisele; and many nieces and nephews. The family extends special thanks to the caring staff at The Oasis group home, and her past caregivers, Peggy, Lori and Patty. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any contributions be made to Our Lady of Fatima Woman's Guild, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, the Alzheimer's Association NM Chapter, 9500 Montgomery Blvd., NE, or a charity of your choice. Rosary will be recited Saturday, December 15, 2007, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE., with Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery beside her beloved husband Alfred. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri December 14, 2007

SINKS -- MITCH SINKS December 14, 1943 - August 5, 1999 In Loving Memory
        Published on: Fri December 14, 2007

SMOKER -- John Joseph Smoker, 77, died Thursday, December 6, 2007 at his home in Santa Fe. Dr. Smoker is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; his brother, Stanford; and by his children: Ingrid Graves, Sandra Snow and husband, Matt, Eric Smoker, Jay Thompson and wife, Jennifer, Kurt Smoker, Bret Smoker and wife, Yolanda, Mikal Ann Smoker and husband, Howard Diaz, Mandy Peters and husband, Daron, Marci Segura and husband, Steven, David Smoker and wife, Shari, and James Thompson and wife, Dawn. He was also blessed with numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at First Baptist Church on Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe with a funeral service immediately following. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests donations be made in John's memory to the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, 811 St. Michael's Drive, Suite 208, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505, or to the Bill Smoker Scholarship fund, 1700 South Main Street, Goshen, Indiana, 46526. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600
        Published on: Fri December 14, 2007

SUMNER -- Faye Sumner Was born on April 7, 1925 and passed away on December 8, 2007. Arrangements are in the care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663 Riversidefunerals.com
        Published on: Fri December 14, 2007

THOMPSON -- Robert LeRoy Thompson Was born on January 24, 1943 and passed away on December 8, 2007. Arrangements are in the care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663 Riversidefunerals.com
        Published on: Fri December 14, 2007

VARGAS -- Luz Vargas, 72, of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. She was born in Albuquerque April 6, 1935 to the late Luciano and Lucia Garcia. She was a very beautiful girl, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister-in-law. She is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years, Manuel Vargas; her son, Thomas Vargas and his wife, Gaylene; two grandsons, Thomas Vargas and his wife, Christine, Antonio Vargas and his fiancee, Amy Garcia; three great-grandchildren, Shyann Lujan, Jazmine Vargas, and Elias Vargas all of Albuquerque; four brothers, Paul Garcia and his wife, Lucina, of Albuquerque, Armando Garcia and his wife, Linda of Fairbanks, Alaska, Cipriano Garcia and his wife, Angelina, Ruben Garcia and his wife, Millie; one sister, Consuelo Mora and her husband, Vincent also all of Albuquerque. A prayer service will be held on Friday, December 14, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church, 7th and Granite with Pastor Rodolfo Barrera officiating. Services will also be held Saturday, December 15, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Thomas Vargas, Sr., Thomas Vargas, Jr., Antonio Vargas, James Mora, Reuben Garcia, Jr. and Pablo Garcia, Jr. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri December 14, 2007

VIGIL -- Antonio J. Vigil (93) Our beloved father died peacefully on December 4, 2007 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born October 24, 1914 in Pajarito, NM. A longtime resident of Espanola, NM. Has lived the past 13 years in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Trinnie, after 67 years of marriage who died on April 12, 2007. He is survived by his four children, Delia Tucker, Priscilla Lopes, Gilbert Vigil and wife Gina, Dolores Shawver; and son-in-law, Robert Lopes, all of Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by his brothers, Rudolfo (bob-o) and wife Lusita Vigil, Manuel and wife Mary Vigil; sister Lucia Serna; and sister-in-law Esther Vigil. Also his eight grandchildren and their mates, Terri and Edwin Quintana, Jeffrey and Vikki Howell, David Tucker, Daniel Tucker, Joel and Janna Lopes, Trisha Lopes, Blake and Rochelle Shawver and Vanessa Shawver. Also seven great-grandchildren: Zachary Quintana, Brooke Quintana, Amber Tucker, Austin Tucker, Jorah Tucker, Derek Harrison and Hunter Lopes. Also a vast number of spiritual children. He was preceded in death by his brothers Claudio, Teofilo and Herminio Vigil as well as his parents, Anastacio and Sofia Vigil and his grandson, Stephen Tucker. He will always be remembered as a Kind and Humble Servant of Jehovah, and exemplary father, a beloved brother and true friend to many. He loved working the land especially growing chili and making chicharones on his wood stove. His hope is to one day be young again in a paradise Earth and work the land once again, we will look forward to welcoming him back at that time when death and sorrow will be no more. REV 21:3, 4 Memorial Services will be at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Saturday December 15, 2007, 8904 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque NM at 1:00 PM
        Published on: Fri December 14, 2007

WERICK -- Roman B. Werick, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, NM died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery Friday, December 14, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made the Albuquerque Veterans Hospital. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Fri December 14, 2007

YATES -- Terry Lamon Yates, research scientist, mammalogist and teacher to hundreds of biology students, died in Albuquerque, NM, on December 11, 2007, at the age of 57. He was born March 17, 1950, in Mayfield, Kentucky, and his lifelong love for the Blue Grass State was matched only by his love for the Land of Enchantment, especially Placitas, his home for more than thirty years. Yates' groundbreaking research on the source of Hantavirus during a fatal outbreak in the Southwest in 1993 helped track down its cause. The National Science Foundation named his Hantavirus research, done with collaborator Robert Parmenter, as one of the fifty NSF projects that have had the biggest impact on the lives of Americans. A scientist of international prominence who served for several years at the National Science Foundation, Yates considered the University of New Mexico his academic home since first joining the biology department in 1978. He served as UNM's Vice President for Research from 2001 to the present. Among dozens of appointments on national and international boards, Yates was a member of the Board of Life Sciences for the National Academy of Sciences. In 2007, he was named an honorary member of the Society of Mammalogists, the highest honor that professional society bestows. In August of 2007, UNM's Board of Regents awarded Yates with the Regents Meritorious Service Award. Yates is survived by Nancy, his loving wife of nearly forty years; son, Brian of San Diego, CA; and son, Michael and his wife, Laura of Placitas, NM. A Celebration of his life and work is scheduled for Friday, December 14, 2007 at 2 p.m. in Popejoy Hall on the UNM Campus. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to the Terry Yates Endowment for Field Mammalogy at the University of New Mexico. Please send contributions in care of the UNM Foundation, Inc., MSC07 4260, 1 University of New Mexico, 87131-0001.
        Published on: Fri December 14, 2007

AGUILAR -- Adelina (Dolly) Aguilar, 40 went home to be with the Lord and her sister, Mildred on December 8, 2007. She was a loving Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A Rosary will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at Church of Ascension, 2150 Raymac Rd. NW. Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Los Padillas Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Sat December 15, 2007